Professor G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera joined Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2006 after earning a First Class Honours in the Special Degree in Economics from the University of Colombo. She further pursued her postgraduate studies at the University of Colombo, obtaining a Master’s in Economics in 2009 and a PhD in Economics in 2015. She currently serves as a Professor in Economics in the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Her primary teaching areas include Econometrics, Human Resource Economics, the Economy of Sri Lanka, and Advanced Microeconomics.

In addition to her academic role, she actively contributes to university administration, serving as an Academic Sub-Warden, Student Counsellor, and Coordinator of the BA General External Degree Programme. She also serves as the Coordinator of the AHEAD project, funded by the World Bank, aimed at enhancing higher education in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, she worked the Chairperson of the Study Board in Social Sciences at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Currently, she holds the positions of Programme Coordinator in Economics in the Department of Economics and Statistics and Coordinator of the External Degree Programme in Economics. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Studies in Social Sciences at the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Board of Study of the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies (CIKCS).

Professor Samaraweera has played a key role in organizing several academic conferences and research sessions. She served as the Secretary of the National Conference on Traditional Knowledge in 2009, the Coordinating Secretary of the 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017, the Secretary of the Third Students’ Research Session at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, and the Secretary of the 7th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. In 2023, she was the Founding Chairperson of the International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages.

Currently, she holds editorial leadership positions as the Editor-in-Chief of the Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities and Editor of the Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics, and Information Management.

Life Member of Sri Lanka Economic Association

Life Member of Sri Lanka Population Association

Member of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists

Labour/Human Resources Economics: Labour Supply, Moonlighting, Work Family Spillover, Labour Demand, Wage Differentials, Gender Disparities in Labour market, Skill and Education Mismatch in the Labour Market, Labour Market Policy

Health Economics: Demand for Health Care, Economic Cost of Diseases, Labour Supply of Healthcare Professionals, Health Impacts of Labour Supply

Environmental Economics: Economic Valuation of Environmental Resources, Economic Costs of Natural Hazards

Impact of Moonlighting on the Economic Wellbeing of Workers in Sri Lanka

Wage Differentials among Informal Sector Workers in Sri Lanka

Shantha M.S, Priyanath H.M.S, Edirisooriya Menike K.V.D., Ratnayake, R.M.L, Jagoda, D.J, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C(Member), Gunadasa H,W, Nanayakkara, R.,2011, “A Review of the Socio Economic Impacts of Development Programmes/Projects Implemented by the Ratnapura District Secretariat”, District Secretariat office, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Shantha M.S, Priyanath H.M.S, Esham, M, Edirisooriya Menike K.V.D., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C(Member),2011, “Ratnapura District Integrated Development Plan 2010-2019”, District Secretariat office, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PROGRAMMES

Teaching, Evaluation and Improving the Quality of Lecture Delivery

Certificate Course of Teaching in Higher Education (2008), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Teaching Knowledge Test: Content and Language integrated Learning (TKT CLIL) from Cambridge Assessment English ( Professional training on English Medium teaching)

Speechcraft programme (Toastmasters International) conducted by Siyane Toastmasters Club - 2022

Participated a workshop on “Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Assessment and Evaluation” Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Participated a series of workshop onTraining of Trainers on "Developing Academic literacy in the State Universities" conducted in collaboration with ministry of higher education, AHEAD project and the World Bank from 2nd -30th July 2021

Participated training workshop on “Enhancing the Knowledge and competence in online Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation Process through LMS” in 2021

Participated training workshop on “Digital Based Teaching , Learning and Assessments for Academic Staff” in 2020

Participated training workshop on “Learning Management System” Conducted by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Participated in the “Workshop on paper Setting, Moderation and Marking” conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka, 2019

Economics, Labour Economics and Development

Participated in the online training activity on “Distance learning: promoting better labour market outcomes for youth in the BRICS and beyond” conducted by International training Centre, International labour organization (ITC- ILO) from 04th March 2019 to 29th March 2019.

Data Analysis and Research

Successfully completed short course on “Data Analysis using R and R-STUDIO” organized by the Board of Study in Statistics and computer science of the Post graduate institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2013.

Successfully completed a certificate programme on AMOS for Data Analysis, Stanford international Campus of Business technology in June 2021.

Participated in a Workshop series on Writing Impactful research organized by SabaragamuwaUniversity of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University on “Writing impactful research”, 2021

Successfully completed a certificate course in Structural Equation modeling with smart PLS, Stanford international Campus of Business technology in October 2021.

Successfully completed two-day workshop on “Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments” Conducted by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2009.

Successfully completed a workshop “Data visualization with Power BI” organized by the AHEAD project, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Participated workshop on “ The analysis Multivariate Time series and modeling volatility using R and Eviews”

Student Welfare

Participated for a workshop on “Student Counseling” in 2021

Participated for the Workshop of "Promoting Gender Responsive Environment within Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka" conducted by Center for gender Equality and Equality, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka

VISITING LECTURES

Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Economics for the course unit of Economics for Decision Making (BST 12073), Department of  Bio system technology, Faculty of technology, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka (2021)

Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in International Economics (EECO 22) in the BA Degree Programme in External Unit, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2008). 

Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Economics (for the subject of Introduction to Economics- NRM 12206) in Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2005/2006)

Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Economics (for the subject of Introduction to Economics-NRM 12206) of the Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2006/2007)

Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Economics (for the subject of Natural Resource Economics- NRM 31201) of the Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2009)

• Worked as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Department of Social Sciences from Faculty of

Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From Oct 2006 to May 2009). During this period I taught economy of Sri Lanka, International Economics and Development Economics.

• Worked as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, and University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (From May, 2006 to Sep. 2006). 

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C (2024, February). Explorations in Marx’s Theory of Price-Why Marx is Still Relevant for Understanding the Modern Economy-Volume I: Money and Money Prices. Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists.

Rathnayakage, H.R.I.M. & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (2024). Analyzing earning differentials between public, formal private and informal private sector workers during the economic downturn in Sri Lanka (a comparative study between 2017 and 2021), Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management, 3(1), 01-20

Gunawardena, A. P. Y. G. V., & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (2024). A Comparative Analysis of the Factors Influencing Job Expectations among Unemployed Men and Women in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4(1).

Madushika, P.G.H and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (2024) determinants of gender-based occupational segregation of employed individuals in Sri Lanka, Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management, 3(2), 33 – 53

APYGV, Gunawardena,., & GRSRC Samaraweera, (2024). A Comparative Study of Determinations of Reservation Wage Expectations among Unemployed Men and Women in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics, 13(1).

K Sivadharan, R Sivakanesan, GRSRC Samaraweera, (2024) Patient Satisfaction in Indigenous Medical System of Sri Lanka: A Literature Review, Akyana narrations, Volume 9(1)

Jayasinghe, IBSW., & Samaraweera, GRSRS. (2024). Factors Associated with Female Labour Force Participation by Provinces in Sri Lanka. SLJGEM, 01(02), pp. 154-191.

Pathirathna, S., Priyanath, H. M. S., & Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. (2023). Exploring the Linkages between Parenting Styles, Self-efficacy, and Self-employment Intentions: A Comprehensive Literature Review.

Thathsarani, U.S, Jianguo Wei, and G.R.S.R.C Samaraweera. 2021. "Financial Inclusion’s Role in Economic Growth and Human Capital in South Asia: An      Econometric Approach”, Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4303. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084303 

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Wijesingha M.D.J.W., Social media Addiction of Employees: Does it affect Labour Supply?, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, Volume 8(2) March 2021 SLJER 08.02.06: pp. 97-121 Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists  DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljer.v8i2.139

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, Ranasingha M.D.A.L, "Moonlighting Choice in labour Market Decision   Making of Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies, Volume 23(1), 2022. 

Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. (2023). Impact of Moonlighting on the Earning Differentials in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(1).

Siyama, M.A.F., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (2021). Breaking the shell: Labour force participation among married women by ethnic sub groups in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(1), 1-11.

Gunathilaka, D. K. M., & Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. (2021). Selecting an Own Path: Gender Differences of Self-Employment by Major Industry Groups in Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Journal of Management, 10(2).

Abeysekara, D. S., & Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. (2022). Hard Pill to Swallow: Socio-economic Factors behind Non communicable Diseases of Employed Persons in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(1), 55–64. 

Weerasiri A.R.P. & Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C.(2021),Factors influencing Youth Unemployment in Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of management Studies, Faculty of Management Studies Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Volume I Issue I (2021) pp.49-72

P.D.A.I Sachinthana, G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera (2021), Empower the ability: What drives persons with functional difficulties in to work in Sri Lanka?, Journal of insurance and Finance, Volume I, Issue I, Department of Insurance and Valuation, Wayamaba University of Sri Lanka

Madumali D.W.S. and Samaraweeera G.R.S.R.C. (2021), Comparative study of the factors associated with wages and wage differentials of graduate employees between public and private sectors in Sri Lanka, KDU Journal of Multidiciplinary Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense university , Sri Lanka,  Volume 03, Issue http://lms.kdu.ac.lk/kjms/pdf/Volume-03-Issue-01.pdf 

Nilmini, P. G. N., & Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. Beyond the Working Age: Labour Supply of Elderly Men and Women in Sri Lanka. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR) Vol. 7, No. 1 (29-48) ISSN: 2279-3933 

Liyanappathirana, I.D., & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (2021). Moonlighting Farmers: Factors Associated with Secondary Job Holding in Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2)

Sachinthana P.A.D.I., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., An Economic Analysis of Employment and Earnings Profile of People with Functional Difficulties in Sri Lanka, Journal of Rajarata Economic Review Volume 1(1) 2021

Perera S.N.M.G., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. “Determinants of Social Media Addiction of Employees in Services Sector in Sri Lanka” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 6, pp.338-345 June 2020

Gunathilaka D.K.M. & Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2021), A comparative Study of the choice of self – Employment between Men and Women in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics, Department f Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Sri Lanka, 2021 10 (1)

Wijenayake, K.V.A.H.P and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, (2016). What Determines Recreational Television Behaviour of the People? A Study with Reference to the Gampaha District. (W. Handapangoda, Ed.) Sri Lanka Journal of Business Economics, 6, 40-62.

Nilmini, P. G. N., & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., (2020)"Factors affected on Earning of Elderly Workers in Sri Lanka: Gender Perspectives"  (Sinhala), Sabaragamuwa Shastriya Sangrahaya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p 54-63

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, (November,2016), Gender Differences of Moonlighting in Sri Lanka, Research Papers, National Symposium on labour and  Employment, Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations, Colombo, Sri Lanka, p.15-24

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., 2011., Comparative study on the Determinants of Moonlighting among Professionals, Skilled and Elementary Workers in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference on Management and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.149-163

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, 2011, Moonlighting among Secondary Education Teaching Professionals in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings, 10th Annual Sessions on Research Redeems Realism, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C .,2010, Comparative Study of Demand for Ayurvedic Medical Care: Private vs Government, A Case Study in Ratnapura District, Full Paper Conference Proceedings, 5th International Research Conference on Management and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2010, Determinants of Hours of Work of an Individual in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka. Annual Research       Conference (ARC 2010). University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka

Edirisoooriya Menike K.V.D. Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. 2010. Flood Disaster in Ratnapura Municipal Council Area. International Research Conference on Sustainability in Built Environment, Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy United Kingdom and Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Weerathunga S.D. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2018), Moonlighting Professionals: Causes for Seeking Second Jobs by Expertise Human Capital in Sri Lanka, Proceedings, 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, PP. 280-286

Wijenayake, K.V.A.H.P and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Determinants of Programme Preferences and Watching Hours of Television: With Special Reference to Gampaha District (December 8, 2016). University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 13th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2016. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2910307 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2910307

Weerathunga S.D. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2018), Determinants of Moonlighting of teaching professionals in Sri Lanka, Proceedings, 11th International Conference ,General Sir John Kotelawala Defenece University, PP. 370-376 http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/345/2671/IRC2018%28370377%29.pdf?sequence=1&is Allowed=y

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Samanthi, K.L.N. 2010. Television Advertising and Food Demand of Children in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Galle District, International Research Conference on Business and Information, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, SriLanka [available online   at http://repository.kln.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/7140/GRSRC%20Samaraweear.pdf? sequence=1&isAllowed=y%20]

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. and Wijesinghe MDJW, (2018), A Comperative Study on Labour Supply of Employees between Social Media Addicts and Non- Addicts in Sri Lanka, Proceedings, 7th

International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, PP. 245-252

Perera, S.N.M.G, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2019), Impacts of Social Media Addition on Employee Performance of Service Sector in Sri Lanka, Proceedings, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019,  8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, pp.24-30 

Sachinthani, A.L.G.A, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C.(2019), The Determinants of Non-Standard Employments in Sri Lanka (Sinhala),  Proceedings, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019,  8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, pp.216-222

Sameera Y.A.D.A, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C.(2019), A Comparative Study of Wage Differential between Formal and Informal Sectors in Sri Lanka   (Sinhala),  Proceedings, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019,  8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, pp.223-228 

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, K.V.D. Edirisooriya & Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2010, Women’s Demand for Ayurveda Medical Care in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010). University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka 

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Edirisooriya, K.V.D. and Vithanage, N.S, 2011, Human Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Thanamalvila DS Division, Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford, UK, Available Online at: https://iiirr.ucalgary.ca/files/iiirr/65.pdf 

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Rathnayaka R.M.L.and Kumari G.K.D.D.W., 2011, The Determinants of Infant Malnutrition at Birth in Estate Sector of Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Dehiovita Estate, Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford, UK, Available online at: https://iiirr.ucalgary.ca/files/iiirr/68.pdf 

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. Edirisoooriya Menike K.V.D. Sadamali A.S. 2010. The Economic Cost of Flood in Ratnapura: A Case Study from Dewalegawa and Ratnapura Town, International Research Conference on Sustainability in Built Environment, Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy United Kingdom and Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C and Sanjeewani E.V.N., Jayathunga N.S, 2009. Demand for State Lotteries in Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Mawanella DS Division. Full Paper Conference Proceedings, 4th International Research Conference On Management and Finance, Faculty of management studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Rathnayaka R.M.L., Jagoda D.J, Sriyani H.G.D, 2012, The Economic Cost of Landslides in Hali-Ela Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings; Global Challenges in Construction Industry, Ceylon Institute of Builders, International Council for research & innovation in building and Construction and Building Economics and Management Research Unit(BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka , Available online at: https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC25141.pdf 

Samaraweera, S.R, 2009. Athbhootha Roga Suwa Kireemehi la Yak Thovil Wala Bhawithaya (The Usage of Ritual in Curing Abnormal Diseases). (Sinhala) Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Traditional knowledge. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

EXTENDED ABSTRACTS

 Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C., & Kariyapperuma, K. A. N. I. (2023). What Do Employers Seek? Determinants Of Labour Demand For Professional Job Vacancies In Sri Lanka (With Special Reference To Linkedin Network). First International conference of Social Scinces and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, 2018, The Impact of Life Cycle perspectives on labour Supply Decision making in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Twentieth Annual Sessions, Population Association of Sri Lanka, p.46-49

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., 2011. Seeking Extra Money; Moonlighting Among Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka, Proceedings. The 1st International Conference on the Social Sciences and Humanities. University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka. pp 9-13

Samaraweeera, G.R.S.R.C & Ranasinghe, A, 2014, Comparative Study on the Factors Associated with Moonlighting between Workers in Formal and Informal Sectors of Sri Lanka, Symposium Proceedings, Annual Research Symposium 2014, National Centre for Advanced Studies, SriLanka

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, Ranasinghe M.D.A.L.,2011, The Life Race for Money; Moonlighting Practice among Dual Earner Couples in Sri Lanka. Post Graduate Symposium, Department of Economics. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. P.28-30.

Weerathunga, S. D., Samaraweera, G. R. S. R. C. (2018, November 29). Determinants of Per Hour Moonlighting Earnings among Workers in Sri Lanka.  Extended Abstract Proceeding of National Symposium on "Labour Policy and Practices-2018", Ministry of Labour, Foreign Employment and Petroleum Resources Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka pp 37-40

Samaraweera S. and Ranasinghe A, 2012, Moonlighting among Married Men over Life Cycle Stages in Sri Lanka, Proceedings; Global Economic Outlook and Challenges to Developing Economies, 1^st International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Department of, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka   pp.163-167

Abeysinghe K.N and Samaraweera S., 2012, The Impact of Part-time Employment on Education of Undergraduates (A Case Study from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka), Proceedings; Global Economic Outlook and Challenges to Developing Economies, 1^st International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka   pp.149-153 

ABSTRACTS

Samaraweera S., 2013, Single and Multiple Job Holding among Elderly People in Sri Lanka. Abstracts. “Harnessing knowledge through research to address global issues”. 4th International symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. p.146

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., 2013, Factors Associated with Moonlighting among Government Workers in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 15th annual Sessions, Population Association of Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. 2010. Demand for Ayurvedic Medical Care in Sri Lanka: Case Study of Rathnapura District. 12th International Conference on Sri Lankan Studies. Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka and Open University of Sri Lanka, p.288

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., 2008. Demand for Government Ayurvedic Medical Care; A Case Study from Ratnapura Provincial Ayurveda Hospital. Theory and Practice of Social Sciences for Human Wellbeing in South Asia. International Conference on Social Sciences. Research Centre for Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka, p. 178

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Ranasinghe, A., (2017), Impact of Moonlighting on Economics Wellbeing of Workers in Sri Lanka, Abstracts,4th International conference on Rural Development and Entrepreneurship, Malaysia, p.52

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C and Ranasinghe, A, 2015, "Moonlighting Trends in the Labour Market of SriLanka", Abstracts, 5th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.11

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, 2008., The Relationship between Poverty and Population Characteristics in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka. Fundamental and Operational Research for Development. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Science. Sri Lanka.

Samaraweera S, Thathsarani U.S., 2012, Determinants of Patient’s Satisfaction on Government Ayurveda Outpatient Care in Rathnapura District of Sri Lanka. Pandit G.P. Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka, p.69

Krishantha, G.V.S. Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. 2010, The Determinants of Child Delivery Method in Sri Lanka. Twelfth Annual Academic Sessions. Population Association of Sri Lanka

Jayathilake, G., Samaraweera, S., 2012, Socio Economic Determinants of Criminal Behavior; A Case Study of Kaluthara Prison in Sri Lanka, Fourteenth annual Sessions. Population association of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, p.11

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2010, Determinants of Secondary job holding by Household heads in Sri Lanka. Third International Research Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, p. 229

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Rathnayaka, R.M.L., Edirisooriya Menike K.V.D., 2013, Sex Differentials ofWillingness to Pay for Government Ayurvedic Out-patient Health Care in Ratnapura District, Abstract proceedings. 15th annual Sessions. Population Association of Sri Lanka

Shantha M.S., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, 2011, The Socio Economic Impact of Forest Firing: A Case Study in Imbulpe DS Division (Gomale, Paraviyangala and Hawagala Range) in Sri Lanka.Abstract Proceedings. International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford. UK,p.22

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Gunarathne, A.M.I. 2009., An Economic Valuation for the Recreational Value of the Environment at Belihuloya. Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources for National Development. First National Symposium on Natural Resources Management. Department of Natural Resources. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2008. The Factors affected on the Labour Demand in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, P.89

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Hemalatha R.P.S., 2008. The Impact of Economic Ideology in Politics on the Economic Growth in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, p.98

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Jayathunga N.S., 2008. The Importance of Dowry in Marriage in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development.2nd International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka,p.102

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayake R.M.L. & Jayathunga N.S., 2008. Job Expectation of Undergraduates of Social Sciences in Sri Lankan University System; A Case Study in the Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka,110

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and de Zoysa M.U., 2008. Labour Demand for Middle East Employment in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka,p.213 Jayathunga N. S. & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and 2008, Impact of International Migration of Women on Family: A Case Study of Wariyapola DS Division. Theory and Practice of Social Sciences for Human Wellbeing in South Asia. International Conference on Social Sciences. Research Centre for Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka, p. 50

Perera W.A.P, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C and Shantha M.S., 2007. The Impact of Ethnic Problem on Economic Development in Sri Lanka. Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow. First Annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka  ,p.22

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., 2007. Alcohol and Poverty in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka. Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka ,  p.57

Jayathunga N. S. & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. 2007. A Sociological Study on the Impression of Love in the University Sub Culture: Case Study from the Department of Social Science. Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, p.7

Jayathunga N. S. & Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, 2007. A Sociological Study on the Causes of Crime: A Case Study from Ratnapura Secretariat Division. Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka,p.71    

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayake R.M.L.2007. What are the Main Determinants of CA Marks? Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka , p.74.

Weerathunga, S.D., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2018), Determinants of Moonlighting of Teaching Professionals in Sri Lanka, Abstracts Proceedings, 11^th International Research Conference: Securing Professional Excellence Through Collaboration, General Sir john Kotelawala Defence university, Sri Lanka, p.68

Kumara D.P.S and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2020), A Comparative Study on the Determinants of Vocational Training between Employed and Unemployed and their Impact on Earnings in SriLanka, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SSLSAS), Faculty of Social sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka,p.1

Madushanka S.D., and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2020), Addictive consumption and poverty in Sri Lanka, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SSLSAS), Faculty of Social sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka,p.2

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C and Ranasinghe, A, 2015, Seeking Extra Work; Determinants of Moonlighting in Sri Lanka, Abstracts “Changing Socio Economic Dynamics in Sri Lanka: Contexts, Culture and Imaginations”, International Research Conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.

Dilhara, M.P., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2019), The Factors Associated with Absenteeism of Employees in Footwear Industry: With Special Reference to Galle District, Abstracts, 5th  Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.22

Jayaweera, J.P.P.E, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2019), The Factors Associated with Job Turnover intension of workers in Apperal Induatry in Sri Lanka: With Special reference to Sewing Machine Opporators , Abstracts, 5th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.29

Madurangi V.H.S, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2019), A Zero Sum Game: The Relationship between Economic growth and environmental polluation: The World and the Sri Lankan Context ,Abstracts, 5th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.33

M.M.S.Nimanthi, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, Nanayakkara P.C. (2019), The Impact of long Working Hours on Individual and family Wellbeing of Banking Employees with Special Reference to Beliatta Town in Sri Lanka , Abstracts, 5th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.38

Tharuka K.A.D., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Ilangakoon I.M.D.K.., (2018), Factors Associated with Meat Demand (with Special Reference to Cargills Food City, Kolomna), Abstracts, 4th  Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.19

Weerathunaga S.D.., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., (2018), Determinants and Impacts of Professional Moonlighting in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 4th Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.20

Buthsala W.K.A, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Ekanayaka K.., (2018), Factors Associated with Online Banking (With Special Reference to Sampath Bank Customers in Western Province), Abstracts, 4th Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.23

Madubhashini A.G.S., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Kalpage D.M.N.G.., (2018), Determinants of Bank Interest Rate in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 4th Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.27

Dileeka S.H.N., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Abesiriwardhana C.R.., (2018), Factors Associated with Industrial Production in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 4th Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.34

Gunasiri N.G.D.I, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Thilakasiri L.B.M., (2017), The Determinants of Return on Assets of Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.11  

Kanchanamala P.G.H., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Perera G.A.R., (2017), The Determinants of Youth Employment in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.13  

Kumari A.G.C., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., (2017), Job Turnover Intensity and Its Impacts, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.16

Madushani R.K.M.M.N, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Kariyawasam A.G.S, (2017), Determinants of Inflation in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.22

Senadeera S.D.P.D.S.L, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Narasinghe S., (2017), The Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction among government Employees, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.31

Sirisena H.V.K.R, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Herath C.D., (2017), Macro Economic Determinants of Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.33

Weerasooriya B.H.D.J, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., Jeewananda W.S.., (2017), Determinants of Savings in Commercial Banks, Abstracts, 3rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.40

Chamali K.K.B, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2015), The Demand for Preventive health care during the Pregnancy (With Special reference to Galle District), Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragmuwa University of Sri Lanka, p 12

Dias, S., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, (2015), A Comparative Study of Human Capital Investment of Teachers between Public and Private Schools (with Special Reference to Kalutara District), Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragmuwa University of Sri Lanka, p. 14

Gunawardhana A.P.D.V, G.R.S.R.C Samaraweera, (2015), The Factors Associated with the Demand for Cosmetics among Women (With Special Reference to Ratnapura District), Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragmuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.17

Sudusinghe I.D, G.R.S.R.C Samaraweera, (2015), Work-Family Spillover among Married Female Nurses (A Comparative stud between Nurses of Public and Private Hospitals in Western Province), Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,p.27

Wijenayake K.V.A.H.P, G.R.S.R.C Samaraweera, (2015), Recreational Demand for Watching Television in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,p.30

Fernando W.K.V., G.R.S.R.C Samaraweera, (2015), The Factors Associated with Informal Credit Market (With Special Reference to Furniture Industry in Moratuwa) Abstracts, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,p.31

Rupasinghe R.A.D.H & Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2016), Moonlighting among university academics:A case of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Proceedings, Annual Research Symposium 2016, Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, p.21

Premathilaka E.P.H.S. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2022), Impact of Work Life Balance on Employee   Job Satisfaction in Private Banking Sector of Sri Lanka (With Special Reference to A Private Bank in Colombo District), Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, p19.

Herath H.M.T.D And Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022), Factors Associated with Employee Engagement in Work From Home (With Special Reference to Private Sector Employees in Colombo District), Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences And Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, P7.

Madanasinghe N.L.  and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022), Comparative Study of the Factors Associated with Vocational Training Among Education Levels and Residential Sectors in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, p10.

Madhuwanthi K.B.I. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022), An Investigation on Customer Satisfaction with the Quality of Service Provided by the Banking Professionals (With Special Reference to a Bank in Yakkalamulla), Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, p12.

Nisansala M.L.M. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2022),  Factors Associated with Educational and Skill Mismatch Among Graduate Employees in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, p13.

Priyamanthi K.A.S.1 and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022),  The Impact of Planned Consumption Behavior and Parental Intervention on the Intention of Fast Food Consumption Among Children (With Special Reference to Kegalle District), Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 8th Student’s Annual Symposium, p21.

G.A.Sandarenu and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), Impact of Online Shopping Behaviour on the Consumer Satisfaction (With Special Reference to Private Sector Employees in Galle District towards Fashionable Items), Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p32.

K.B.A.D.U.Hansamali and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), An Economic Analysis of the Music Video Market in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p5.

S.D.Prasadi and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), The Factors Associated with Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing of Employed Persons in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p25.

M.A.M.De Silva and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022),  The Impact of Socio Economic and Demographic Factors of Parents on the Time Allocation for Childcare in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p2.

B.M.B.Divangana and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), Factors Associated with Child Labor in Sri Lanka, , Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p3.

A.H.R.Gunathilake and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), Macro Economic Factors Associated with Public Debt and Debt Orientation in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p4.

S.H.Karunasingha and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), Socio Economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Partner Violence Against Women in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p10.

H.A.I.Priyangika and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, (2022), The Factors Associated with the Demand for Leisure Among Workers in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages 7th Student’s Annual Symposium, p28.

Nilmini P.G.N. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., (2020), A comparative study on the gender specific drivers of labour supply and earnings among elderly people in Sri Lanka, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SSLSAS), Faculty of Social sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka,p.31

Abeysekara D.S., and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2020), Socio Economic Factors Associated with Non- Communicable Diseases and their impacts on health expenditure of the households in Sri Lanka, 6^th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SSLSAS), Faculty of Social sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka,p.8

I.D.Liyanapathirana and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C (2020),Factors and Impacts associated with secondary employment choice among agricultural workers in Sri Lanka, 6^th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SSLSAS), Faculty of Social sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka,p.2

Sameera Y.A.D.A., Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2019), A Comparative Study of wage Differentials between Formal and informal Sector workers in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 5^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.15

Perera S.N.M.G. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2019), Determinants and Impacts of Social media Addiction on Employee Performances of Service Sector in Sri Lanka , Abstracts, 5^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.41

Schinthani K.N. and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2019), Determinants , Impacts  and Challenges of Non-standard Employment in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 5^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.43

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Edirisooriya Menike, K.V.D, 2011, Human Elephent conflict in Sri Lanka: Special reference to Thanamalvila DS division, Abstract Proceedings. International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford. UK, p.21

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Rathnayaka, R.M.L., Kumari, G.K.D.D.W, 2011, The Determinants of Infant malnutrition at birth in Estate sector of Sri Lanka: A case Study from Dehiovita Estate. Abstract Proceedings. International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford. UK, p.23

Rathnayakage H.R.I.M and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, Earning Differentials at An Economic Crisis:(With Special Reference to Job Sectors in Sri Lanka), Annual Research Session (2023), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

A.P.Y.G.V. Gunawardena and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera, do the self-employment and Paidemployment expectations among the unemployed differ by gender in Sri Lanka? 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

A.P.Y.G.V. Gunawardena and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2023), A Comparative study on job and reservation wage expectation of unemployed men and women in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 9^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.15

A.B.M.S.Kumari  and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2023), Factors associated on the effects on the Sri Lankan labour market under the economic crisis: With special reference to Added worker effect and discouraged worker effects., Abstracts, 9^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.22

S.M.Madumali  and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2023), Determinants of part-time employment among undergraduates and the impact on academic performance: With special reference to Sabaragamuwa University of Si Lanka, Abstracts, 9^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.23

M.G.G.R Lashmika  and Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, (2023), Factors associated with food security among undergraduates and its impact on their health : With special reference to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 9^th Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.46

PRESENTATIONS- INTERNATIONAL

A Comparative Study on Labour Supply of Employees between Social Media Addicts and Non- Addicts in Sri Lanka, 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists-2018, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists.

Moonlighting Professionals: Causes for Seeking Second Jobs by Expertise Human Capital in Sri Lanka, 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists 2018, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists

A poster presentation on “Factors associated with moonlighting in the labour market of Sri Lanka” at the IZA/DFID Short Course on programme Evaluation (December 7-8, 2019), held at the Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

A Comparative Study of Wage Differential between Formal and Informal Sectors in Sri Lanka  (Sinhala),  Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019,  8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 

Impact of Moonlighting on Economics Wellbeing of Workers in Sri Lanka, 4th International conference on Rural Development and Entrepreneurship -2017, Malaysia.

Determinants of Moonlighting of Teaching Professionals in Sri Lanka, 11th International Research Conference 2018: Securing Professional Excellence Through Collaboration, General Sir john Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka

Impacts of Social Media Addition on Employee Performance of Service Sector in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019,  8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists

The Determinants of Programme Preferences and Watching Hours of Television: With Special Reference to Gampaha District (December 8, 2016). University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 13th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2016

The Economic Cost of Landslides in Hali-Ela Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka, International Council for research & innovation in building and Construction and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU)-2012, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 

Comparative study on the Determinants of Moonlighting among Professionals, Skilled and Elementary Workers in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference on Management and Finance, 2011, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Determinants of Infant Malnutrition at Birth in Estate Sector of Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Dehiovita Estate, International Conference on Building Resilience 2011, University of Salford, UK 

Human Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Thanamalvila DS Division, International Conference on Building Resilience 2011, University of Salford, UK

Television Advertising and Food Demand of Children in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Galle District, International Research Conference on Business and Information- 2010, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 

Demand for State Lotteries in Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Mawanella DS Division. 4th International Research Conference On Management and Finance -2009, Faculty of management studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Impact of Part-time Employment on Education of Undergraduates (A Case Study from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka), 1st International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka   

Seeking Extra Work; Determinants of Moonlighting in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference 2015, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.

Demand for Ayurvedic Medical Care in Sri Lanka: Case Study of Rathnapura District. 12thInternational Conference on Sri Lankan Studies 2010. Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka and Open University of Sri Lanka

The Impact of Economic Ideology in Politics on the Economic Growth in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium 2008. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka

Impact of International Migration of Women on Family: A Case Study of Wariyapola DS Division. International Conference on Social Sciences 2008. Research Centre for Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka

Demand for Government Ayurvedic Medical Care; A Case Study from Ratnapura Provincial Ayurveda Hospital. International Conference on Social Sciences 2008. Research Centre for Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka

Comparative Study of Demand for Ayurvedic Medical Care: Private vs Government, A Case Study in Ratnapura District, 5th International Research Conference on Management and Finance-2010, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Economic Cost of Flood in Ratnapura: A Case Study from Dewalegawa and Ratnapura Town, International Research Conference on Sustainability in Built Environment-2010,Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy United Kingdom and Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 

Presented a paper on “The Giant Shadow of China on Sri Lankan Economy: Prospects and Challenges” on 14^th September 2019 as a requirement to complete the event2019 International Seminar on Economic Development for Young Scholars, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, organized by the University/ Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from August 17 to September 15, 2019 in Beijing. Sri Lankan development Experience was shared with the participants of 30 other countries. 

The Determinants of Non-Standard Employments in Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019, 8th International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists 

PRESENTATIONS- NATIONAL

The Impact of Life Cycle perspectives on labour Supply Decision making in Sri Lanka, Twentieth Annual Sessions 2018, Population Association of Sri Lanka

Gender Differences of Moonlighting in Sri Lanka,  National Symposium on labour and Employment 2016, Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations, Colombo, Sri Lank

Moonlighting among university academics: A case of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium 2016, Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

Moonlighting among Secondary Education Teaching Professionals in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings, 10^th Annual Sessions on Research Redeems Realism-2011, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Alcohol and Poverty in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2007. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka  

A Sociological Study on the Causes of Crime: A Case Study from Ratnapura Secretariat Division. Annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2007. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka 

What are the Main Determinants of CA Marks? First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2007. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka    

A Sociological Study on the Impression of Love in the University Sub Culture: Case Study from the Department of Social Science First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2007. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka 

The Relationship between Poverty and Population Characteristics in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka. NCAS conference on Humanities and Social Sciences 2008, National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Science. Sri Lanka.

Determinants of Hours of Work of an Individual in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka. Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010). University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka 

Women’s Demand for Ayurveda Medical Care in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010). University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka 

"Moonlighting Trends in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka", Abstracts, 5^th Annual Research Session 2015, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Factors Associated with Moonlighting among Government Workers in Sri Lanka, 15th Annual Sessions -2013, Population Association of Sri Lanka

The Life Race for Money; Moonlighting Practice among Dual Earner Couples in Sri Lanka. Post Graduate Symposium 2011, Department of Economics. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Determinants of Child Delivery Method in Sri Lanka. Twelfth Annual Academic Sessions 2010. Population Association of Sri Lanka.

An Economic Valuation for the Recreational Value of the Environment at Belihuloya. First National Symposium on Natural Resources Management 2009. Department of Natural Resources. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

The Usage of Ritual in Curing Abnormal Diseases. (Sinhala), National Conference on Traditional knowledge 2009. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

BOOK CHAPTERS

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L. 2010, Measuring Pro Poor Growth in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha, M.S., Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S.,ed. 2010, Problems and prospects of Economic development in 21st century, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp. 129-146

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Gunarathna A.M.I. 2010. The Impact of Land Size and Ownership on Small Scale Farming in Sri Lanka. In: Shantha, M.S.,Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S.,ed. 2010 Problems and prospects of Economic development in 21st century, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp. 87100

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L.2010, Moonlighting Behaviour in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka, In: Shantha, M.S., Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S.,ed. 2010, Problems and Prospects of Economic Development in 21^st century, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara, and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.pp.243-262

Rathnayaka R.M.L, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Jayasekara Y.G.P.K., 2010. Determinants of Unemployment in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha and M.S., Bandara. ed. 2010. Peace, prosperity and Development; Challenges and Prospects of 21^st Century (Sinhala), and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp.53-71

Jayathunga N.S. and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, 2010, Crime Trends in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha and M.S., Bandara. ed. 2010. Peace, Prosperity and Development; Challenges and Prospects of 21st Century (Sinhala), and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp.257-279

Weerasiri A.R.P, Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022), Unemployment duration of youth in Sri Lanka, in Contemopary Development issues in South Asia, ed. Kanesh Suresh, Publisher: Krishna Publication House, Gujarat

R.M.P.S. Rathnayake and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera (2023), Title of Chapter (14): A Review of Empirical Literature on Demand for Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medical Vare in the Asia Pacific Region, In Malcolm Cooper, Athula Gnanapala, MSM Aslam, Iraj Rathnayake (ed), The Emergence and Future of Health Tourism in the Asia Pacific Region, Publisher: Cambridge Scholar

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C, Ranasinghe Athula, (2023) Household Model of Moonlighting Labour Supply in Sri Lanka, in  Felicitation volume for Professor Indralal De Silva "Population and Sustainable  Development” in Department of Demography, University of Colombo

Samaraweera, S.R., 2010. Roga Suwa Kirimehila Yantra Mantra Vidi (Sinhala). Adi Vasi ha Hela Urumayan, Indigenous and Sri Lankan Heritages.   Center of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C., 2009. DANI People in Indonesia. Indigenous People in the World.  Center of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka

Gold Medal for the Best Presentation in Economics in the Second International Symposium in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2008. 

The Best Presentation in Economics in the Third International Symposium in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2010.

Was awarded a scholarship to participate 2019 International Seminar on Economic Development for Young Scholars, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, organized by theUniversity/ Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from August 17 to September 15, 2019 in Beijing. This included field visits for modern industrial cities with modern connectivity facilities. 

A Scholarship was awarded to participate at IZA/DFID Short Course on Programme Evaluation (December 7-8, 2019) held at the Radisson Hotel Kathmandu, Nepal.  Stata training on impact evaluation with licensed version of Stata were received as a part of the scholarship of the short course.  

Awarded an scholarship  to participate SDMX: Statistical Data and Meta Data Exchange”, organized by the International Training Centre of the ILO, 06th -17th November,2023  

Awarded an scholarship  to participate The Global South-South Cooperation Forum: Livelihoods, employment and inclusion for vulnerable groups”, organized by the International Training Centre of the ILO, 11th -15th October,2021  

Awarded a scholarship to participate for training on 2021 Labour Market Statistics & Analysis Academy and received Certificate of Achievement in January 2022. 

Awarded a scholarship to participate for training on 2022, Employment Policies for A HumanCentered Recovery Creating Jobs, Promoting Transitions, organized by the International Training Centre of the ILO from 20 April 2022 to 31st May 2022.

Awarded a scholarship to participate for training on 2022 Promoting an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises in Fragile Contexts, organized by the International Training Centre of the ILO from 28th March 2022 to 31st April 2022.

Best Oral Presentation in the session of Social Sciences and Humanities in 11^th International Research Conference: Securing professional Excellence through Collaboration, General Sir john Kotelawala Defense university in 2018

Was Awarded of Scholarship of NCAS to follow Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) during the period of 2013 to 2016.

Awarded for the Best Student Presentation at the Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Economic Association in 2008 as a Post Graduate Student in the University of Colombo.

Awarded the Second Place for the Student Presentation at the Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Economic Association in 2006

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EDITOR, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

Editor in Chief- Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages- from September 2024

Editor in Chief- Conference Proceedings 2023- The first International Conference of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management, Department o Economics and Statistics

Editor- Conference Proceedings- International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages- 2025

Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages , 2021

Member of Editorial Board in Proceedings, 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University economists, jointly organized by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists and Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2018

Member of Editorial Board in Abstract proceedings, 3rd Student Research Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017 

Member of Editorial Board in Abstract proceedings, 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017

Editor in Abstract proceedings, 7th Annual Research Session – 2017, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017

Member of Editorial Board in Abstract proceedings, 5th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2016

Member of Editorial Board in Conference Proceedings; National Conference on Traditional Knowledge, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka in 2009.

 Editorial Assistance was provided for the Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara : “Problems and Prospects of Economic Development in 21st century”, edited by Shantha, M.S., Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S.,ed. 2010, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

PROGRAMME CHAIR

Conference Chair of the first international Conference of Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL) 2023 

Member of Secretary Board, Sri Lanka Economics Conference, jointly organized by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists and Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018.

Worked as the Secretary of 3^rd Student Research Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017 

Worked as the Coordinating Secretary of 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017

Worked as the Secretary of 7th Annual Research Session – 2017, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017

Was the Secretary of the National Conference on Traditional Knowledge held in 2009, in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Worked as the Faculty Coordinator representing the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, 5th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2015

Worked as a Member of Promotion Committee of International Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka,2015.

Contributed as a Panel member of the session of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Total Quality Management, 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM 2021),15^th June 2021.

 Chairperson- Economics and Management Session- The second International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages- Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages 2025

Contributed as a Panelist at the 1st Management undergraduates, Research Session (2019), Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.

Contributed as a Panel Chair under the Track of “Economics and Entrepreneurship”, 2nd National Symposium, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2018.

Rapporteur, Technical Session on Reform Public Polies, regulations for Economic Governance and Social Welfare - Sri Lanka Economics Conference, jointly organized by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists and Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018.

Contributed as a Chairperson in Economics (Session 03) in 3rd Annual Student research Session -2017, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Contributed as a Rapporteur for the session of “Economics and Statistics” in the 6th International Conference of Sabagragaumwa University of Sri Lanka, at the grand Kandian Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2017.

Contributed as a Co-Chair  of the session “ Decent Livelihood and Well-being”,22nd January 2021, 9th international research conference of the Sri Lanka forum of university economists (slfue),Sri Lanka economic research conference 2020,“Restoring Economic Growth and Prosperity of “Restoring Economic Growth and Prosperity of Sri Lanka: Options and Strategies”

Contributed as a Panel Member of the 6th Research Symposium of the Uva Wellassa University under the Track of humanities and Social Development in 2016.

Logistics Committee Panel Discussion - 08th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2021)

Rapporteur of 8^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Srilanka2021.

Rapporteur of  11th Annual Research Session -2021,, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Participated as a panelist for MPhil/PhD progress reviews under the board of study, social sciences, Faculty of graduate studies. Participated as a panelist of graduate colloquiums.

REVIEWER

Reviewer of the Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER) Vol. 9 (No. 2) March 2022, Uwa Wellassa university

Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management- Vol. 1(1)  , Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Reviewer of articles in Sri Lanka Journal of Social Science and Humanities (SLJSSH) published by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Reviewer of articles Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review Vol. 5, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara- Sri Lanka.

Reviewer of Sri Lankan Journal of Geograpghy and Environmental management, Faculty of Social Scinces and Languages, Sabaragamuwa Univerity of Sri Lanka

Worked as a Reviewer of the 8th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2021

Contributed as a Reviewer of Proceedings, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2019- 8th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, December 2019 organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Contributed as a Reviewer of Proceedings, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2018- 7th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, December 2018

Contributed as a reviewer of extended abstracts of 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists 2017, organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Contributed as a Reviewer of Abstract proceedings of undergraduates   of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences,2019

Contributed as a Reviewer for the Abstracts in the 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2017

Contributed as a Reviewer of Sri Lanka Population Journal, Sri Lanka population Association,2021 

Contributed as a Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 1  issue 1 and 2Contributed as a Reviewer of manuscripts of Prof. JWD Somasundara Felicitation Volume, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka

Contributed as the Managing Editor: Sri  Lanka journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management, Department of Economics and Statistics

Contributed as an editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

Reviewing MPhil/PhD proposals of Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies   and worked as panel member for proposal defenses.

Contributed as a Reviewer of Abstracts, Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, 2017

Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C. (2022), Labour Economics (Sinhala Book), Author Publication, ISBN : 978624-99756-0-6

Gunarathna A.M.I. Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C , Suresh J, Wijesingha W.D.J.W, Senathissa W.A., Kariyapperuma, K.I and Pallearachchi D (2022), Glossary, Explanations to Economics Terms Level 01, In English, Sinhala and Tamil languages, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa  University of Sri Lanka ISBN 978-624-5727-28-5

Samaraweera S, (2011), Characteristics of Patients Seeking Ayurvedic Medical Care in Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka, Economic Review (Oct./Nov.), A People’s Bank Publication, Sri Lanka, pp.19-25

 G.R.S.R.C.Samaraweera (2022). “Current Economic Crisis and Risk of Employment in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka”, ADRiMP,Newsletter

This is an official publication of ADRiMP. The Association of Disaster Risk Management Professionals in  Sri Lanka Ministry of Disaster Management Building 2nd Floor, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07

Sumadi Samaraweera, (2010), Poverty Portal Blog Sysnthesis om “Moonlighting: How does it affect the poor?”, Centre for Poverty analysis , Sri lanka. 

UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Worked as the Project Coordinator (Voluntary)- Enriching Learning, Teaching, Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement Development Projects (ELTA-ELSE DPs)- Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD)-2019-2023. I have contributed for the development of physical Resources for the department (Skill Development Centre, Digital LTA Centre, and Student Lobby), Material and Documentation development, Training for Academic, Non-Academic Staff Members and for Students, Developing industrial linkages and student welfare activities. 

Worked as the Activity Coordinator for English Activities - Enriching Learning, Teaching, Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement Development Projects (ELTA-ELSE DPs)- Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD)-2019-2023

Worked as the Chairperson, Board of Study- Social Sciences, Faculty of Graduate studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-2021

Member of the  Board of Study, Board of Study- Social Sciences, Faculty of Graduate studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025

Member of the Board of Study, Board of Study- Indegenous Studies, Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies (CIKCS),2025

Worked as the Chief Adviser of Student Circle, Department of Economics and Statistics 2020/2021 and 2021-2022Four types of Programs were started under my advice in the student circle with four different interactions 

• • Student to Student Interaction-  Silver Portal
  • Foreign professionals with students- Let’s Meet a Foreign Expert
  • Alumni members with students- Chat with Alumni members
  • Sri Lankan professionals with students- stakeholder workshop
  • The View Magazine: The first E magazine of the Faculty of Social Since and Language under the Student Circle and the AHEAD project

Activity Coordinator, Department Proposal Writing Team- Ahead Project, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2019, we could win the grant with top marks among other departments in the Art faculties of tier 2 universities under the Ahead project

Member of the Research Grant Committee: Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, 2021

Member of Research Grant Committee, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-2020

Member of committee preparing mentoring and grievances handling document for the undergraduates under the department AHEAD project

Coordinator  to conduct Need Survey, Post Graduate Programmes in Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, 2019 and prepared the Final Report Need Survey, Post Graduate Programmes in Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, 2019 for 12 new degree programmes.                       

Member of writing team of Self Evaluation Report of Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree Programmes, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka. We could achieve A grade for this report as a great achievement of the faculty. 

Worked as the Coordinator of the BA General (External) Degree Programme in External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2014-2015. 

Programme Coordinator- Economics- Department of Economics and Statistics- 2024-2025

Programme Coordinator- Economics- External Degree programme- Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages -2024-2025

Chairperson, Employability Survey, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2025

Committee member- Building Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages,2025

Committee Member- Curriculum Committee- Institutional review- Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages 2025

Programme Coordinator- Economics, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017.

Programme Coordinator- Economics, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018.

Worked as Academic Sub Warden of the Samanala Girls Hostel Complex from 2009-2010.  

Worked as Academic Sub Warden of the Girls hostels from 2010-2011. 

Worked as Student Counselor from 2009-2010.

Worked as an Academic Mentor in the Department of Economics and Statistics for two years 2021-2022.

Member of Organizing committee of First Annual Student Research Session 2014 organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka  

Contributed for SER in Cluster Programme Review, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Coordinator , A/L Seminar Programmes conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages under IRQUE project for four subjects of Economics, geography, Sinhala and Political sciences for Balangoda Educational Zone

Conducted a speech on a “The Giant Shadow of China on Sri Lankan Economy” Representing Sri Lanka at the closing Ceremony of International Seminar for Young Scholars on Economic Development Issues, Chinese Academy Of Social Sciences, which was held On 13th September 2019 in Beijing, China.

Participated as a Resource Person for the Seminar on “Population and Labour Force in Sri Lanka” (01^st February 2019) for A/L Students of four schools in Rathnapura organised by R/Sumana Balika Vidyalaya, Ratnapura 

Conducted a Guest Speech on “Global Financial Crisis” in Technical Sessions organized by Uva provincial Centre of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in 2009.

Conducted a Guest Speech on “The impact of GSP+ on Sri Lankan Economy” in Technical Sessions organized by Uva provincial Centre of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in December 2009.

Participated as a resource person for a guest lecture on “Sri Lankan Economy: Trends and Prospects” for the first year students in the Faculty of Agriculture. 

Conducted a speech at the Open forum On “Moonlighting: How does it affect the poor?’ conducted by Centre for poverty analysis at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on 21st September 2010.

Conducted a workshop for Samurdhi Managers in Ratnapura District to improve their economic knowledge in 2009. (to prepare for the promotion examination).  

Conducted a speech on “Education , Skill and attitude mismatch among educated youth in Sri Lanka” on 29th September 2022.

Worked as the moderator / discussant  of the Zoom discussion on  “Economics Crisis  on Sri Lanka; problems and Challenges ”Conducted by the center of Indigenous Studies and the department of Social Sciences in SUSL

Conducted AL Seminar for Economics on “Economic Growth and Development” at R/Balangoda Ananda Mitriya Vidyalaya on 07.07.2009 organized by the Economic Student Association of  the department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and languages.

Conducted G.C.E.Adavanced level Seminar  Students of R/Seevali Central College and for other invited schools on 21^st November 2022 on “Population and Labour Force and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka”.

Conducted G.C.E.Adavanced level Seminar Students of R/Sumana Balika Maha Vidyalaya and for other invited schools on 25^st November 2022 Population and Labour Force and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka”

ECO 325- Econometrics I

ECO 412- Econometrics II

ECO 223- Advanced Micro Economics

ECO 415- Human Resources Economics

ECO 212- Economy of Sri Lanka

ECO 324- Development Economics

ECO 421- Dissertation/Internship

ECO 111- Introduction to Micro Economics

Post Gradaute Supervision- Completed

PhD 

Pathirathna L.P.S.S on the title of “Parenting Style, Self-efficacy and Self-employment Intention: An Empirical Investigation of SriLankan Youth” , Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka in 2025

MSc

Kumara T.V.J.on "The Factors Associated with the demand for Ayurveda for respiratory Diseases" in the Msc in Ayurveda Hospital Management -2025 (Subject to minor amendments)